Evaluation of sparing the pronator quadratus for volar plating of distal radius fractures: a retrospective clinical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most commonly used approach for distal radius fractures is the traditional Henry approach. However, it requires an intraoperative incision of the pronator quadratus (PQ) muscle, which results in a series of complications if the repair of the PQ fails.

Aim

The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of sparing the pronator quadratus for volar plating of the distal radius fractures.

Methods

Seventy-six patients who suffered from distal radius fractures of types 23-B, 23-C1, and 23-C2 as per the AO Foundation and Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification were treated with volar locking plate fixation using either the PQ muscle incision and repair (group A, n = 39) or the PQ muscle preservation approach (group B, n = 37). Intrao

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9245216 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature